What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
Comparing the differences between costs on https://mechanicalkeyboards.com, most keyboards have a $10 or $15 difference, but here it's closer to $20 or $30.
I would assume it would be from scarcity of the switches, but if that were the case, I feel there would probably be fewer drops that have them as an option.
I mean, I'm positive Massdrop isn't trying to screw over its consumers, but there does seem to be something fishy.
I don't know, really. What do you all think of it?